Five facing criminal charges for 'cooking' methamphetamine in Austin's Spicertown area

Written by Marty Randall

Wednesday, 05 August 2009 00:00

Five people were taken into custody by local officers on Saturday, July 25, for manufacturing the illegal substance methamphetamine in Austin's Spicertown neighborhood.
Held at the Scott County Security Center are: Tony Combs, 45, South Dowling Drive; Jerry DeHart, 59, Seymour; Barbara McIntosh, 33, North Fourth Street, Austin; Georgenia Morris, 36, West York Road, Austin; and Mystin Williams, 27, North Fourth St., Austin.
All of the suspects were purportedly discovered at Combs' listed residence at 206 South Dowling Street when officers served a search warrant. The warrant was issued on the basis of possible criminal activity at the address. The building was one of several located at that address, all of which are reported to be owned by Astor Combs of Austin.
Scottsburg Patrolman Troy Ford prepared the probable cause affidavit. He noted that he and Austin Patrolman Robert Gudgel, county deputies Don Campbell and Joe Johnson and reserve deputies Mike Tscheulin, Brandon Watson, Mike Watson and Jack Sanders went to the building at 1:20 a.m. on July 25, discovering the group of suspects.
In an east bedroom of the residence, Ptl. Ford said officers detected a strong chemical odor emanating from containers behind a bed in which meth was “cooking.” Also located was a loaded handgun.

$1 million bond placed on suspect in attempted murder/rape case in Scottsburg

Written by Marty Randall

Wednesday, 05 August 2009 00:00

A $1 million bond is keeping the suspect in a new criminal case in jail and away from the alleged victim.
James E. Johnson, 26, North Meridian Street, Scottsburg, was recently arrested by officers on charges of attempted murder, rape and aggravated battery stemming from a June 28 incident that allegedly occurred at the Pine Street Apartments on the city's north side.
According to the probable cause affidavit prepared by Lt./Detective Mike Nichols of the Scottsburg Police Department, Lt. David Hardin was called to an apartment. He saw a woman who had apparently been severely beaten about the face and had suffered a slash wound to her throat. Scott County EMS technicians stabilized the victim, who told the officer that she had been attacked by a man in her apartment.
Blood was found on the walls and floor of the apartment's kitchen and in the woman's bedroom. Also recovered was a broken blade or razor purportedly used in the attack.

A motorcyclist who was reportedly seen by others speeding and “popping a wheelie” on U.S. Highway 31 North may have contributed to the accident that seriously injured him just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, in Austin.
Two witnesses to the accident at the highway's intersection with Bond Street said that motorcyclist Justin E. Richie, 21, Scottsburg, was “traveling fast” and had just maneuvered his 2006 Honda CBR into a one-wheel stance known as a “wheelie” before striking a 2006 Suzuki Vitara.
Austin Police Department Lt. Shawn Hurt was called to the scene of the injury accident. He stated that, when he arrived, Richie was lying on U.S. 31 on the Suzuki's passenger side.
His motorcycle had struck the SUV in the front driver's fender as Stephanie Scott, 15, Austin, had pulled out from Bond St. Both the teenager and her father, Gary Scott, who had been in the front passenger seat of the SUV, said the motorcycle was perhaps a couple hundred feet south of the intersection when the girl pulled out onto U.S. 31. Both said that the motorcycle was going faster than what the girl had reckoned.
Passers-by tended to Richie, keeping him still while the officer contacted county dispatchers to provide an update of the situation. Scott County EMS arrived on the scene and tended to the injured motorcyclist. While they were doing so, StatCare, the air ambulance stationed in Louisville, was flying over the community on the way back from a run to Indianapolis. Learning of the accident and possible condition of the motorcyclist, the StatCare crew landed the medical helicopter and transported Richie to University of Louisville Hospital.
According to a family member, Richie suffered two broken legs and additional internal injuries as he flipped over the SUV and landed on the pavement. He was not wearing a helmet, Ptl. Hurt's report indicated.
Stephanie Scott was transported by ambulance to Scott Memorial Hospital for treatment of a possible back injury.
In his report, Lt. Hurt related that he saw and photographed a long skid mark going south of Bond St. which the motorcycle had made prior to impact. He also took statements from two men who said they had witnessed Richie's earlier driving along U.S. 31.
Property damage was estimated at up to $25,000 by Lt. Hurt.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 August 2009 08:14

Registration released for Scott County School District 2

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 30 July 2009 00:00

Officials from Scott County School District 2 have released the information for registration for the 2009-2010 school year.
Registration will be as follows:Johnson Elementary School
Wednesday, August 12 - 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 13 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Lexington Elementary School
Tuesday, August 11, 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Scottsburg Elementary School
Monday, August 10, 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.Vienna-Finley
Elementary School
Wednesday, August 12, 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Scottsburg Middle School
Friday, August 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 1 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.Scottsburg High School
Seniors - Monday, August 10, 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Juniors - Tuesday, August 11, 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Sophomores - Wednesday, August 12, 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Freshmen - Thursday, August 13, 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 3 p.m.
* Those need to obtain state assistance application for families that not pre-certified need to visit Scottsburg Middle School on Tuesday, July 28, from 4 to 7 p.m.,Wednesday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 7 p.m.
* First Day of School will be Tuesday, August 18.Student Lunch Prices
Elementary students - $2.
Middle School Students - $2
High School Students - $2
Breakfast - $1
Adult Lunch - $3
Adult breakfast - $2Book Rental Fees
Johnson Elementary:
Kindergarten - $72.
First grade - $96.
Second grade - $75.
Third grade - $87.
Fourth grade - $96.
Fifth grade - $84.
Lexington Elementary:
Kindergarten - $51
First grade - $96.
Second grade - $75.
Third grade - $87
Fourth grade - $99
Fifth grade - $87
Scottsburg Elementary:
Kindergarten - $51
First grade - $72
Second grade - $75
Third grade - $87
Fourth grade - $99
Fifth grade - $87
Vienna-Finley Elementary:
Kindergarten - $69
First grade - $96
Second grade - $63
Third grade - $93
Fourth grade - $99
Fifth grade - $87
* Middle school and high school books rentals is based on course selections.Phone Listings:
Scottsburg Elementary - 752-8922
Johnson Elementary - 752-8923
Lexington Elementary - 752-8924
Vienna-Finley Elementary - 752=8925.
Scottsburg Middle School - 752-8926.
Cyber Café - 752-8980
Scottsburg High School - 752-8927
Special Services Office 752-8953, ext. 8300.
Kindergarten Update:
* Must have birth certificate
* Completed immunization record on file.
* Full Day hours are approximately 8 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
* Information is available at each elementary school.New Students
Those who are new to the school district should call the Administration office at 752-8921 for necessary enrollment information.Immunizations:
State law requires that all students must be immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, rubella, mumps and Poliomyelitis. Student entering kindergarten or first grade must be immunized against chicken pox and hepatitis B. Parents must furnish a written documentation of immunization history to the school. Also, Grades 9 and 12 must be immunized against hepatitis BBus Routes
Up-to-date bus routes are available at each school.

Last Updated on Thursday, 30 July 2009 11:30

Scott County School District 1 Schedule for Textbook Applications, Meals

Written by Administrator

Thursday, 30 July 2009 00:00

•Tuesday, July 28, from 2 to 7 p.m. and also on Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4, both from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Austin Elementary cafeteria: Apply for textbook assistance and free or reduced price meals. Parents or legal guardians need to bring the following to apply: Food Stamp number or TANF case number, if applicable. The number off the Hoosier Works Card will not be accepted. Applicant should contact his/her caseworker to obtain the correct number before coming to the sign-up if correct number is not known. If Food Stamp or TANF case number is not applicable, have names of all household members, total income of each household member by bringing check stubs, etc., and applicant’s social security number.
IF APPLICATION IS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, AUGUST 10, PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MEAL CHARGES INCURRED.
Pre-Registration for Students NEW to District 1 this Fall
Parents/legal guardians are asked to bring any school records, withdrawal forms or grade reports from the child’s former school.
Pre-registration is scheduled for new students:
•Monday, August 3: New students in sixth, seventh or eighth grades from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the middle school office.
•Monday, August 3: New ninth to 12th grades from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school office.
•Tuesday, August 4: New preschoolers and kindergartners who did not sign up at April or May registrations and new first to fifth graders, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the elementary cafeteria.
Textbook, Meal Payments
•Monday, August 3: Sixth grade from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the middle school office.
•Tuesday, August 4: Kindergartners to fifth graders from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at elementary cafeteria.
•Tuesday, August 4: 11th and 12th grades from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at high school office.
?Tuesday, August 4: 7th and 8th grades from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at middle school office.
•Wednesday, August 5: 9th and 10th grades from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at high school office.
Textbook Prices
•$50 for all kindergartners and Prosser Technical School students.
•$100 for all first through 12th grade students.
All middle school and high school students will have their pictures taken for their identification cards when they pay for books.
NOTE: District 1 textbooks may be paid with a valid Visa and Mastercard, cash, check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made to Scott County School District 1.
Meal Costs
Meal money should be paid the first day of school, August 10. Breakfast is 85 cents per day for preschool and grades kindergarten through fifth grade and $1 per day for grades six to 12. Lunch is $1.50 per day for preschool through fifth grade and $1.75 per day for grades six to 12.
Scott County School District 1 is committed to equal opportunity. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping conditions or national origin, including limited English proficiency in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subject to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity. The Title 9 and 504 Section coordinator is Berley Goodin, Superintendent of Schools. He can be reached by calling 1-812-794-8750 or by writing to P.O. Box 9, Austin, IN 47102.